About the Role
We are looking for a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all equipment and facilities. This role provides strategic direction, drives proactive preventive maintenance, and builds strong partnerships with Machine Operators, Engineering, and Operations. The successful candidate will lead and develop the maintenance team, support onboarding of complex new machinery, and ensure maintenance practices align with operational and business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop the maintenance team in alignment with CMI values
- Build strong followership and a positive, accountable work environment
- Oversee hiring, performance management, development planning, and succession
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, attendance, and conduct standards
- Develop and execute proactive preventive maintenance strategies to maximize equipment reliability and uptime
- Partner closely with Machine Operators to support safe and efficient operations
- Lead onboarding and integration of complex new machinery in collaboration with Engineering
- Oversee maintenance of equipment, facilities, infrastructure, and vehicle fleets
- Coordinate internal and external maintenance resources, contractors, and service providers
- Establish departmental goals, KPIs, and performance metrics
- Develop and manage departmental budgets, capital planning, and cost control
- Optimize asset utilization and eliminate waste and non–value-added activities
- Ensure all equipment is maintained and operated safely and in compliance with legislation and company policies
- Enforce PPE usage, contractor compliance, and visitor safety requirements
- Support environmental compliance, including site and stormwater systems
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reliability, and service quality
Requirements
- 5- 7 years of previous experience in a maintenance supervisory or management position
- Strong technical knowledge of maintenance operations and preventive maintenance systems
- Proven leadership, communication, and team development skills
- Experience working cross-functionally with Operations and Engineering
- Proficiency with basic business systems and reporting tools
- Proven leadership skills
Skills
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Industrial Maintenance
- Engineering Technology
- Preventive maintenance systems
- Leadership
- Communication
- Team development
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Basic business systems
- Reporting tools
Location
- North York
- Vaughan
- Cambridge
- New Castle PA
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5-7 years
Education Level
- Post-secondary education in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field is considered an asset
Salary/Compensations
- $100,000 - $140,000
Benefits
- Investment in development, mentorship, and real opportunities to advance
- Collaborative, trusting, and respectful culture
- Approachable leadership
- Fast-moving environment with variety and problem-solving opportunities
- Diverse, inclusive, and people-focused environment
- Commitment to health, safety, and well-being
About the Company
- CMI sources and processes recycled ferrous and non-ferrous metals across North America.
- Our recycling stream ensures that all the ferrous and non-ferrous metals that enter our yards will create something new again!
- We grow people, not just the business.
- Our culture is built on “we before me.”
- Leadership that’s real and approachable.
- A fast-moving environment where you won’t be bored.
- Diverse, inclusive, and people-focused.
- Safety comes first. Always.
Equal Opportunity
- At CMI, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace, free of bias and discrimination, where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.
- We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where feasible.
- We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
